Parc Jarry

Jarry Park is where Montreal’s northern neighbourhoods come to play. Stretching across 36 hectares between Parc-Ex, Villeray, and Little Italy, it’s a hub for everything from casual soccer matches to world-class tennis at IGA Stadium. On any given day, you’ll find families setting up for birthday picnics, musicians jamming under the shade of old trees, and weekend warriors taking over the baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and beach volleyball courts. The pond doubles as a skating rink in winter, while cross-country ski trails carve through the snow-covered fields. A wading pool and playground keep kids entertained, and when the summer heat peaks, the public pool offers a solid escape. Beyond the sports and scenery, Jarry Park has history—it once hosted the Montreal Expos and even a papal mass. Today, it remains a gathering space where the city’s cultures and communities intersect, one kickabout or pétanque match at a time.